Canada Games Complex — Daycare & Preschool in Thunder Bay, Ontario

4.3·460 reviews·Thunder Bay

At a glance

Age groups served: All ages
Provincial licence status: No provincial licence record found
Licensed capacity: Not yet verified
$10-a-day program: Not yet verified
Price range: Not yet verified
Hours: Mon5:45 a.m.–10 p.m.
Tue5:45 a.m.–10 p.m.
Wed5:45 a.m.–10 p.m.
Thu5:45 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fri5:45 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sat8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sun8 a.m.–8 p.m.

No matching provincial licence record. This centre may operate under a licensed home child care agency, or may not require a licence.

What parents say

The Canada Games Complex offers a large pool with toys for children, making it a fun indoor option for families in Thunder Bay.

What to expect

While the water slide has specific operating hours, parents can enjoy the spacious pool area which sometimes provides toys for younger visitors. Some reviews note outdated gym equipment and water fountain taste, but the complex is a familiar spot for many who have visited since childhood.

Best for

A good choice for families looking for an indoor activity, especially for swimming and water play.

Location

420 Winnipeg Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 6B7

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What parents say

Dave Welburn
We are here multiple times a week. Great place for a workout and a swim
Raymond Bublitz
I like the setup, but it's too expensive. They should have it so that people don't have to pay one lump sum for ALL services. I never go swimming, use the saunas, hot tubs or any amenity EXCEPT for the weight pits.
Trin
It’s kinda what you’d expect a public pool to be. Very clean any time I go, only gripe is often times the baby pool is closed and I never know until I’ve paid and changed, and our little one doesn’t really like the cooler water yet.
Courtney Black
We go to the complex fairly often. The pool is large, and they have toys for the children to enjoy although they could stand to have more toys. The pool is probably the dirtiest one in the city. The hot tub is always over capacity, closed, or lukewarm temperature. The hot tub area was better when it was located in each change room. Today we used the family change area because we bring our toddler. As usual, the bathroom smelled like it had not been cleaned all year. It was putrid and always is. Cleaning staff should be going in there regularly to wipe down the toilet and floors and it is evident that they do not. The shower areas are full of hair and dated. And at least one of the family showers the showerhead did not rest on its holder. The shower decks are always dirty. We used the little kid pool today and the area between the pool and the wall was full of debris, sand, and other dirt. The showers are just as bad. During our last visit to the complex, the little kid pool was full of sand in the corners. This pool is exceptionally busy and requires far more cleaning than what is provided. Each time we go we are disappointed with the cleanliness
JD H91
2022-11-9
Been going here since I was a kid, I love the complex I wish they'd have kept the old hot tub/ sauna areas as well so capacity wasn't always at max but it is great. Alot of decent upgrades to the facility, would like to see expanded hot tub for sure.

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At a glance

Age groups served

All ages

Provincial licence status

No provincial licence record found

Licensed capacity

Not yet verified

$10-a-day program

Not yet verified

Price range

Not yet verified

Hours

Mon5:45 a.m.–10 p.m.
Tue5:45 a.m.–10 p.m.
Wed5:45 a.m.–10 p.m.
Thu5:45 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fri5:45 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sat8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Sun8 a.m.–8 p.m.

No matching provincial licence record. This centre may operate under a licensed home child care agency, or may not require a licence.

What parents say

The Canada Games Complex offers a large pool with toys for children, making it a fun indoor option for families in Thunder Bay.

What to expect

Best for

A good choice for families looking for an indoor activity, especially for swimming and water play.

What parents say

Dave Welburn

We are here multiple times a week. Great place for a workout and a swim

Raymond Bublitz

I like the setup, but it's too expensive. They should have it so that people don't have to pay one lump sum for ALL services. I never go swimming, use the saunas, hot tubs or any amenity EXCEPT for the weight pits.

Trin

It’s kinda what you’d expect a public pool to be. Very clean any time I go, only gripe is often times the baby pool is closed and I never know until I’ve paid and changed, and our little one doesn’t really like the cooler water yet.

Courtney Black

We go to the complex fairly often. The pool is large, and they have toys for the children to enjoy although they could stand to have more toys. The pool is probably the dirtiest one in the city. The hot tub is always over capacity, closed, or lukewarm temperature. The hot tub area was better when it was located in each change room. Today we used the family change area because we bring our toddler. As usual, the bathroom smelled like it had not been cleaned all year. It was putrid and always is. Cleaning staff should be going in there regularly to wipe down the toilet and floors and it is evident that they do not. The shower areas are full of hair and dated. And at least one of the family showers the showerhead did not rest on its holder. The shower decks are always dirty. We used the little kid pool today and the area between the pool and the wall was full of debris, sand, and other dirt. The showers are just as bad. During our last visit to the complex, the little kid pool was full of sand in the corners. This pool is exceptionally busy and requires far more cleaning than what is provided. Each time we go we are disappointed with the cleanliness

JD H91

2022-11-9

Been going here since I was a kid, I love the complex I wish they'd have kept the old hot tub/ sauna areas as well so capacity wasn't always at max but it is great. Alot of decent upgrades to the facility, would like to see expanded hot tub for sure.